All topics ↗A new track does not always arrive on the same day as its album. A tour teaser is not a confirmed itinerary. Follow the music stories below for the distinction between release plans, artist statements and reports still awaiting confirmation. For an event, check the organizer’s current information before making plans.
NME reports that Wicked and Wicked: For Good are becoming live-to-film concert experiences. A symphony orchestra will perform in sync with the movie rather than the cast restaging the musical; the first announced run begins with San Francisco on January 16, 2027.
NME reports a unanimous Nashville airport-authority vote to begin honoring Dolly Parton in the airport’s name. The authority says the final name and implementation are still being worked out, so BNA has not simply switched names overnight.
Soompi reports that Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love became the first Korean film to win Venice’s Grand Jury Prize. The official festival list confirms it received the Silver Lion–Grand Jury Prize—the competition’s second-highest film honor, distinct from the Best Director Silver Lion.
Soompi says Park Ji Hoon’s agency described Holding Onto the End of This Night as one of the projects he is reviewing. Reports connect him to a sanitation worker and former piano student, but the agency did not confirm his casting.
Real Sound revisits three official BE:FIRST performances: an MTV Unplugged digest, BRUCE WAYNE at a dance championship, and Toyfriend with SB19. The column is new; the videos were released between August 26 and September 3.
Hollywood Life reports that Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27. People and AP independently report the same MTV announcement, including the show’s return to Los Angeles.
Real Sound reports that Yuki Saito’s annual Christmas Billboard Live tour will visit Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama in December. The shows will give familiar songs special arrangements. These are announced performances, with the publisher linking the concert details.
Real Sound reports that Red Velvet’s IRENE & SEULGI will release their first original Japanese mini-album, Cheetah, on November 4. Advance digital tracks are already available. The Japanese debut also includes opportunities to meet the duo around their tour.
Real Sound reports that Novel Core’s first live audio album arrives September 16. It captures all 26 songs from the June 26 Toyosu PIT stop of his Perfectly Defective tour. This is a concert recording, rather than a newly announced studio album.
Soompi reports that MNH Entertainment announced Kyungmin’s return on September 9 after a health-related hiatus that began in April. The agency says the 8TURN member has recovered and will resume activities.
Oggi previews the 2026 X Factor Italia season, which begins September 10 on Sky and NOW. Irama joins the judging panel and Giorgia returns as host, with the judges pitching a music-first competition.